News: Events
Report shows events drive regional tourism
A national study has found a strong link between events and festivals and tourism in regional areas. The study is part of the Destination Visitor Survey commissioned by the...
Aug 14, 2014
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2015 Hopman Cup loses Hyundai sponsorship
Korean car maker Hyundai has ended its long-running sponsorship of the Hopman Cup less than six months before the 2015 edition of the tennis tournament. Hyundai began its...
Aug 14, 2014
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Qatar Aqua Park attracts 15,000 visitors during Eid holidays
Aqua Park, Qatar’s only waterpark, attracted 15,000 visitors during the Eid al-Fitr holidays. A range of pirate-themed activities and celebrations were held at the park during...
Aug 13, 2014
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Waterparks
City2Surf fatality prompts calls for defibrillators at sports events
The sudden death of a 27-year-old competitor in Sydney's City2Surf event has prompted calls for more automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at sporting events. Chris Head,...
Aug 12, 2014
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Safety
Framelock technology marks next generation in crowd control management
Since entering the marketplace a few years ago, Framelock™ Crowd Control Barriers have quickly become Australia's preferred choice in crowd control and temporary fencing. The...
Aug 12, 2014
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Mahbilil Festival returns to celebrate Kakadu's Indigenous culture, arts and community
One of the most colourful and exciting festivals celebrating Indigenous culture and arts - the Mahbilil Festival - is returning to Kakadu on Saturday 6th September. A one-day...
Aug 11, 2014
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Symmons Plains V8 racing secured for five more years
The future of the annual V8 Supercars Series round at the Symmons Plains International Raceway in Tasmania is secure until at least 2019, following the agreement of a new...
Aug 11, 2014
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2,500 Australians complete Genesis Fitness Clubs' body transformation challenge
With 2,500 Australians having now completed Genesis Fitness Clubs' Your New Beginnings (YNB) Body Transformation challenge, 45 high achievers have been crowned winners at 45...
Aug 10, 2014
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Fitness
Ungerboeck releases interactive event guide
Ungerboeck Software International has introduced Event Showcase, an intelligent, interactive event guide that provides a unified experience across all devices – PC, tablet or...
Aug 10, 2014
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Ticketing
Stereosonic to allow ticket reselling in Viagogo deal
The new American owners of the Stereosonic music festival have locked in a five-year deal with ticket on-selling platform viagogo for it to be the official ticket exchange...
Aug 10, 2014
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Singapore Sports Hub the centrepiece of National Day celebrations
The newly completed Singapore Sports Hub is today the centrepiece of Singapore's 49th National Day celebrations. A series of events will be running today in and around the $1.3...
Aug 9, 2014
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New Zealand Government selects design and operators for Christchurch Convention Centre
The New Zealand Government has unveiled the design of the new Christchurch Convention Centre – also revealing that hotel group Accor has been selected as the preferred operator...
Aug 8, 2014
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Venues
Inspire EX secures stars from The Voice to showcase top corporate entertainment
Carlos-C-Major, Elly-Oh, Mat Verevis and Rosie Henshaw, favourites from this year’s top-rating TV Show, The Voice, are just a few of the star-studded entertainment acts...
Aug 7, 2014
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Tokyo to undertake 2020 Olympics venue review
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe has defended a controversial review of venues for the 2020 Olympics, a move critics say would break the city’s original pledge for a compact and...
Aug 7, 2014
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Brisbane celebrates Ekka opening
Queensland's biggest and most loved event opens in Brisbane today (8th August) with more than 400,000 people expected to attend the extended event. Now in its 137th year, the...
Aug 7, 2014
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Conference to explore Victoria's sporting winners
An upcoming two-day conference, Sport in Victoria – Who’s Really Winning?, is set to bring together over 20 experienced panellists who will assess the current impact sport has...
Aug 7, 2014
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Recreation
25 years of crowd safety with Mojo Barriers
Crowd safety experts Mojo Barriers is celebrating 25 years of helping to raise standards in health and safety at live events across the world. Established in 1988 as an offshoot...
Aug 6, 2014
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Environment
Technogym moves for a better world
Leading international fitness equipment supplier Technogym has announced that over 20,000 people at 176 fitness clubs around the globe participated in its 'Let's Move for a...
Aug 5, 2014
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Fitness
DEAL organisers announce 2015 event dates and new website
The organisers of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL), have announced that the Middle East’s largest attractions and entertainment exhibition will be held...
Aug 5, 2014
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Tennis ACT serves up multi-million dollar events program
The new-look home of Tennis ACT is set to contribute millions of dollars in economic benefit to the Territory, with the release of an exciting three-year events program for the...
Aug 5, 2014
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Sports Minister congratulates Australian Commonwealth Games athletes
Federal Minister for Sport Peter Dutton has congratulated the Australian athletes that competed in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. In a statement, Minister Dutton explained...
Aug 5, 2014
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Sport
Crosswhite calls for increased Federal funding for elite sport
With Australia having completed its worst Commonwealth Games statistically since 1974, Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) Chief Executive Perry Crosswhite is...
Aug 5, 2014
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Government
VIPeople and Tabcorp partner to deliver customer service excellence
VIPeople has partnered with Tabcorp in Victoria to recruit and manage staff, and deliver an integrated staff management program to achieve customer service excellence at this...
Aug 5, 2014
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Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo secures 50% growth
The 2014 Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo is set to reach new heights in its size and its sales and sponsorship, with all aspects of the event achieving around 50% growth - a...
Aug 5, 2014
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